tank problems
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quickwiz00
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I was just adding some more information for the op, please do not be offended, I was not be belittling your information, rather I was simply elaborating on some of it.
As I said, it was good advice, I just remembered when I first experienced my caulerpa going sexual; I was completely baffled and it was hard to find any information.
Since you mentioned macros if figured I would just add it in case op decided to buy any. I apologize if you felt I was trying to counter you in any way. As I sated it was good advice.
55reef1146
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Ok this is getting too crazy. You all are fighting with each other instead of comming to conclusions and giving me an idea of what I should do. To let yall know I have reasearched, and I know in general what to do. I have tried all of the normal options and was simply seeking other aquarists advice. I thought it would be better to first get the opinions of people who dont have any motive to lie and then later, if I cant find a solution, read books. I'm sorry that I dont know as much as you do. I've only been in the hobby for a year. So can we all calm down and stop criticizing each other.
con999
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ya im sorry guys i know i got a little out of contorl i just got some bad news latly. so im sorry.
and i think a lot of this is personal opinion. rightnow he said he is doing a lights out so he is going in the right direction.so if he jyst keeps doing what he thinks is right for his tank i bet it will turn out right.
and i think a lot of this is personal opinion. rightnow he said he is doing a lights out so he is going in the right direction.so if he jyst keeps doing what he thinks is right for his tank i bet it will turn out right.
reefgeezer
Active member
Sorry 55reef1146, but you always get a ton of seemingly conflicting advise and some disagreement and discussion when you ask for recommendations from group of hobbyists. We are just too diverse to agree on anything, and we aren't sitting in a room building some concensus recommendation for you. We all read what you ask and the replies and try to add meaningful information.
It seems your research to date has not yielded good results. I was hoping to give it new direction because IMO it will result in a better outcome.
I respectfully ask you to consider if the LFS really gave you bad info or if you heard what you wanted to hear. I used to do that. Someone who is now one of my best friends pointed it out and I have been better for it.
I hope this endevor results in a great reef tank for you.
John
It seems your research to date has not yielded good results. I was hoping to give it new direction because IMO it will result in a better outcome.
I respectfully ask you to consider if the LFS really gave you bad info or if you heard what you wanted to hear. I used to do that. Someone who is now one of my best friends pointed it out and I have been better for it.
I hope this endevor results in a great reef tank for you.
John
scubasteve06
Jeeper Reefer
Did everyone not even read what I suggested to him?
OP read my post and do what I said. I suggested rational, easy fixes that won't cost you any money besides salt for water changes. Not doing water changes weekly are people's biggest mistake in keeping any kind of tank. If you do weekly 10-15% w/c's in your case I'd do 20%, you will find that you won't have any algae problems or excess nutrient problems.
I had a growing algae problem and I was only doing w/c's once every two weeks at 10%. Actually every two weeks is an understatement as I was lucky to do even do that. Last month I changed three things. I added another 1400gph powerhead, started dosing vodka/vinegar and dosing Micro Bacter 7, along with starting a religous weekly w/c schedule of 15%. I am gaining the upper hand on my cyano and algae problem. The hair algae is all gone, and I am getting the cyano under control finally. It won't happen overnight, and it won't happen in a week. I promise you though if you take my advice on page 5, after a month you will see a big difference.
Good luck, and take everything you hear on this site or any site with a grain of salt and some hard thought common sense.
OP read my post and do what I said. I suggested rational, easy fixes that won't cost you any money besides salt for water changes. Not doing water changes weekly are people's biggest mistake in keeping any kind of tank. If you do weekly 10-15% w/c's in your case I'd do 20%, you will find that you won't have any algae problems or excess nutrient problems.
I had a growing algae problem and I was only doing w/c's once every two weeks at 10%. Actually every two weeks is an understatement as I was lucky to do even do that. Last month I changed three things. I added another 1400gph powerhead, started dosing vodka/vinegar and dosing Micro Bacter 7, along with starting a religous weekly w/c schedule of 15%. I am gaining the upper hand on my cyano and algae problem. The hair algae is all gone, and I am getting the cyano under control finally. It won't happen overnight, and it won't happen in a week. I promise you though if you take my advice on page 5, after a month you will see a big difference.
Good luck, and take everything you hear on this site or any site with a grain of salt and some hard thought common sense.
Lina5910
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Are suggesting that everyone else who has given him advices have no clue whats going on but you are the only one who knows what you are talking about? Everything you suggested is a restatement of most of the things that have been mentioned through out the tread minus a few.
55reef, you have been following the thread and have seen all the advices thats been give, the only thing left is for you to pick out what would be the most beneficial for your situation. Good luck.
con999
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your so right. we have givin out many options its now up to him to do wha is best for HIS tank. but remember were always here to help if you have qustions
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